Top 10 Things To Do in April, Lake County Libation Trail Check-in Challenge, 50+ Social Distanced Things To Do & more

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Top 10 Things To Do in April

In the words of the late, great Robin Williams, "Spring is nature's way of saying 'Let's Party!'" Six Flags Great America and Ravinia Festival have announced their 2021 returns, while Chicago Botanic Garden and Lake County Forest Preserves are in bloom. Take advantage of all the things April has to offer as we list our tippy top 10 for the month.

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Lake County
Libation Trail/Check-in Challenge

Let's toast to the Lake County Libation Trail! The LC Libation Trail/Check-in Challenge runs April 9-18. Adult beverage drinkers will arrive at a participating winery, distillery or brewery, check in using their mobile pass via indoor, outdoor visit or via carryout order and you'll be entered into a sweepstakes throughout the 10 days. To enter, patrons will text "CHEERS" to 224.706.1133.

50+ Social-Distanced Things To Do in Lake County

As vaccines are dispersed across the state and COVID-19 infection rates decrease, the land of lakes is slowly reopening its restaurants, attractions, museums, and various other tourism venues. We're in this thing together! Let's ride this pandemic out safely. In the meantime, here are a plethora of social distanced activities. Hang in there — we're heading back toward normalcy!

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Pelican Palooza in Fox Lake
Now through April 9
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First Fridays on MainStreet Libertyville
Friday, April 2
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Easter Parade in Antioch
Saturday, April 3
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Lambs Farm Reopens
Starting Saturday, April 3
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Boundless Adventures, WI Opens for the Season
Starting Saturday, April 3
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Lake County Libation Trail/Check-in Challenge
April 9-18
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Grayslake Spring Farmers Market
Saturdays April 10-May 29
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Didier Farms Greenhouse Reopens
Starting Friday, April 16
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Six Flags Great America Opening Weekend
Starting Saturday, April 24
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Harbor Brewing Co. Lakefront Biergarten Reopens
Friday, April 30
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Illinois Beach Hotel in Zion
The Romance in the Park package at the scenic hotel along Lake Michigan includes a room for you and your significant other, rose petal turndown, sparkling wine, chocolate Petites, in-room breakfast and a 2 p.m. checkout. The package starts at $125.
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Lynfred Winery in Wheeling
In celebration of Earth Day, the Wheeling winery takes an extra 10% off of earthy red wines. Take an extra 20% off when buying 12 bottles or more. The sale is ongoing through April 22 as well as during Lake County Libation Trail/Check-in Challenge Week.
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